How Do You Appreciate Hyphy Music?
• Understand the hyphy movement’s vocabulary. The phrase “Go stupid/dumb/hyphy” generally refers to a new style of hip hop dance popular among today’s youth. More information is available at urbandictionary.com on the vocabulary used in the Hyphy movement. • Accustom yourself to “Hyphy” music. See above for artists worth listening to. Listen to the songs on a system that allows you to crank up the bass and snare, so as to truly appreciate the rhythm and beat of each track. • Remember that this is a very loose form of improvisational dance, and that no move is the “right” move. It is crucial, however, that you are not self conscious. If you are, consumption of various substances, such as alcohol, may be the key to “loosening” you up. Do not get completely drunk, as your motor skills will severely deteriorate and you will only embarrass yourself on the dance floor. • Study the following dance styles on YouTube: “Popping and Locking”, “Giggin'”, “Turfing”, “Walking it out”, “Cwalk”, and “
• Understand the hyphy movement’s vocabulary. The phrase “Go stupid/dumb/hyphy” generally refers to a new style of hip hop dance popular among today’s youth. More information is available at urbandictionary.com on the vocabulary used in the Hyphy movement. Loading… • Accustom yourself to “Hyphy” music. See above for artists worth listening to. Listen to the songs on a system that allows you to crank up the bass and snare, so as to truly appreciate the rhythm and beat of each track. • Remember that this is a very loose form of improvisational dance, and that no move is the “right” move. It is crucial, however, that you are not self conscious. If you are, consumption of various substances, such as alcohol, may be the key to “loosening” you up. Do not get completely drunk, as your motor skills will severely deteriorate and you will only embarrass yourself on the dance floor. • Study the following dance styles on YouTube: “Popping and Locking”, “Giggin'”, “Turfing”, “Walking it out”, “Cw
